Judge Denies Request to Charge Journalist Don Lemon Following Minnesota Church Protest

Protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota are ongoing. Recently, a magistrate judge denied federal prosecutors’ attempt to charge journalist Don Lemon in connection to a church protest in Minnesota. Lemon was present at the church in St. Paul, where a local ICE official serves as a pastor. He clarified that he was there as a journalist, not affiliated with the protest organizers, to report on the event and speak with those involved.

Despite the judge’s decision, it remains unclear what steps the Justice Department will take next. They may gather more information and refile a criminal complaint or seek an indictment against Lemon. CNN, the network that terminated Lemon’s employment in 2023, was the first to report on the judge’s ruling.

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that a woman who led the protest disrupting the church service has been arrested, with a second person also facing charges. The group protested by chanting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good,” in reference to a mother of three who was tragically shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. This situation is still developing, with authorities monitoring the ongoing investigation closely.

As the Associated Press reported, all rights to this content are reserved, and updates regarding this case are expected. Stay tuned for more information as the story continues to unfold.